Minor Dense Smoke Advisory | Effective 07/19/2026 18:49

Headline: 
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 19 at 8:49PM CDT until July 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event: 
Dense Smoke Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 6:49pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce visibility to 1 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Green Bay south of line from Cedar River to Rock Island Passage and north of a line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI and Green Bay south of line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI. * WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
Instruction: 
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.
Area Description: 
Green Bay south of line from Cedar River to Rock Island Passage and north of a line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI; Green Bay south of line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Green Bay WI